The Badlapur school where two girls were allegedly sexually assaulted on August 13 is not fully operational yet. However, there are a few checks and balances put in place. Security has been significantly heightened, with guards positioned at all drop-off and pick-up points, and two to three police officers stationed at its entrance. The incident, which ignited widespread outrage among the community, has deeply impacted the institution. 

While students from Std V to XII have resumed attending classes, the primary and pre-primary sections have not been reopened.  When this reporter visited the school on Wednesday, she overheard a security guard telling a visitor, “No, madam, you are not allowed to go inside, not even to pay fees. You must inform us first.”